What sold in my craft fair?

[@annking4401]

Good idea about changing color of table cover! Your pencils will sell for Christmas as stocking stuffers!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@annking4401 fingers crossed!! Will add Xmas decorations and we’ll see 😉

[@AmanoCards]

For the notepads (any kind), put a sign out that tells the customer what they can use them for, like: for your girlfriends, your babysitter, your coworkers, etc. Or: Appreciation Gifts, Good birthday gifts. Ty Paula!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@AmanoCards wow, great tips!! Thank you!

[@lisamalachinski5509]

Nice layout. The only thing thing I would add is a shelf or riser to have different levels to your table. Hope your upcoming shows do well.

[@craftingwithpaula]

A few of you said that, so I'm adding heights next time for sure!! thank you!

[@julianwarzongod4473]

I love the plate holder idea. Thanks. I agree with a lot of your subscribers about using shelves, etc. to add height. I use the wooden crates sold at craft stores to (1) haul my craft items. Then (2) use those same crates for display.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@julianwarzongod4473 i will use crates this time

[@angelanorris8621]

These gifts are beautiful!! They’ll sell out for Mother’s Day gifts!!❤

[@kraftymakes1830]

I agree with everyone's suggestions; especially about adding some height & some kind of price signs or ideas for your items. I do pencil treats too for my craft fair. Last year, a lady bought all 25 I had at my Christmas one; including the cubby holder. Also, don't worry if an item doesn't sell in one event or hardly sells. Sometimes I save those items & its what I use to put together a raffle basket item to donate. Thanks for sharing your projects. They all are cute.🙂

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@kraftymakes1830 what are pencil treats? Thanks for the suggestions😉

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@kraftymakes1830 I’m searching for ideas that include food: tea, hot chocolate, chocolate… 😉

[@mares4636]

I love your items. I am more drawn to the packaged ones with a colorful topper than no topper.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@mares4636 me too. Lately I have packaged everything with the topper. It does make it stand out.

[@conniethingstad1070]

I display some items in old suitcases from thrift stores to have a nice display

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@conniethingstad1070 great idea

[@JustMeOnlyMeIndeed]

I sold candles at home parties for years and displays set up in levels really looks attractive and easier to shop rather than everything flat. An example? Your plate holders make the notepads stand out more and are attracting. I also make sure I’m using cello bags that fit the items better without all the excess around the item. They present better.

[@craftingwithpaula]

totally agree! :)

[@jacrippin1]

@user-cc6ir1mu6g thank you!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@Rainers19 I make them. I do have a couple of bag toppers but most of the time I just fold a 3 1/2 piece of paper and decorated it.

[@lauraann7816]

First time here and I liked and subbed. I didn't think of it until you said it so it is important to bring up and you did it in such a polite way. I look forward to more videos 😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@lauraann7816 welcome to the channel, Laura!

[@KYATKAT]

The plate holder is a wonderful idea.. thanks for sharing..

[@craftingwithpaula]

You are so welcome!

[@joellaanderson2921]

Thank you for sharing your wins and also what didn’t sell as well - very helpful! My only suggestion would be to give your table some height…try to get some of the things laying flat on your table to be more at eye level. I use decorative crates, tiered trays, and risers to get my items higher off the table into different levels. Good luck with your Fall shows!

[@craftingwithpaula]

I just bough tiered trays! thank you so much for your suggestions! For my next craft fair, I will have a table for Halloween, so I bought a black tree where I will hang my small treat bags. :)

[@dianalarkin9483]

All of your items are beautiful! I love them all! I know it is a lot of work to create each one!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@dianalarkin9483 thank you, Diana!

[@jingleedra3147]

Congratulations 🎉

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@jingleedra3147 thank you!!

[@joyceshaull8561]

A lot depends on where you are selling. Nice products and packaging,

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@joyceshaull8561 it sure does!

[@sandysherman4567]

Thank you for showing how to make and the results@

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@sandysherman4567 you’re welcome Sandy. ☺️

[@patricianave9736]

Thanks for sharing, looking forward to more videos. You have given me many ideas for small treats for small nieces and nephews for Halloween and Christmas.

[@craftingwithpaula]

You are so welcome! Patricia.

[@lonestarladytyler1980]

What a helpful video! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@craftingwithpaula]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aprilhawkins1485]

Love your products, thanks for sharing!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@aprilhawkins1485 you’re welcome!

[@LaurasPlansAndCrafts]

Great job on your bazaar :) At least you will have some leftover product for your upcoming fairs. But you gave some great tips as well. TFS, Paula ❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thanks, Laura!

[@janetd1691]

Love the dish rack idea! Great job!

[@craftingwithpaula]

thanks

[@QuinlanKE]

Love the plate holder idea! Lovely items!

[@craftingwithpaula]

thanks!

[@simplyjesslynn]

thank you for this!!! I am doing a local craft fair next weekend and I am so nervous!!! I was debating on taking some papaw crafts and I think I will do a few. Thanks again!!!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@simplyjesslynn best of luck, Jesslynn! Just learn from it, it takes time to know the public, so just adjust next time. Let me know how it went. 😉

[@marlawilliams6628]

I like all of your items; as well as the beautiful packaging you have done. I've learned not to get discouraged about items that don't sell well (or not at all) at one craft fair. In my experience those same items will sell out at another fair. I also try not to give in to lowering my prices...items eventually sell; depends on the type of crowd, public fair vs church bazaar and season.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@marlawilliams6628 thanks for the encouragement Marla. I will keep that in mind😉

[@mo-EX1414]

I love the gift boxes... they're all so cute... ❤❤❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thank you!

[@julesm9551]

Thank you! I really enjoy all your tutorials and craft fair videos.

[@craftingwithpaula]

You're welcome, Jules!

[@AmanoCards]

On the pencil thing- take them out of the cello bags and just put holder/pencils in a big round container that looks like a pencil cup holder and put a sign that says, "For your teacher!". thanks Paula!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@AmanoCards thanks!

[@joniallen6880]

But the pencil one is so cute!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@joniallen6880 i know, right? I’m re-wrapping for Christmas 🎄 let’s see what happens on my next craft fair.

[@sherrylbradford2191]

Thank you for this video. I know so much depends on where the festival is located, the number of vendors and how well attended it is - so it will never be a direct correlation to shows we might be doing. BUT it at least gives us some idea of how various items sell. I wish more crafting leaders would do the same. Each year I do just one little craft show and want to do more - but have had health issues or my husband has had them. But hoping next year will be the year I get a few more. My little show is coming up and I have purchased the lip balm tutorial and made 8 with a very good quality lip balm. I am going to make a few more because I think they will do well at my venue. I also do the little mini notes holders and I ALWAYS sell tons of those. I LOVE making them and save my scrapbook paper scraps to have a lot of variety. Anyway - TMI - LOL! You are just wonderful to the crafting community and much appreciated!! ❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

never TMI...lol, good Luck!

[@shandaburrowes4729]

Awesome gifts made.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@shandaburrowes4729 thanks

[@patsmith6436]

If you are doing Christmas shows I would switch the orange tablecloth to a different color. Orange reminds me of fall not Christmas. I agree with others about having height. Baskets are nice also. When you have everything laying flat, people can see everything but you want them to stay at your booth longer. By putting things in baskets they will sort through your items.

[@craftingwithpaula]

Great observation, I did buy a green one for that but it's kind of dark. Now that I know the difference it makes, I will switch to either red or bright green.

[@debbiecopping7917]

Thank you for taking the time to show us how you did at your craft . I love your channel and I am looking forward to seeing what you do for your next 3 craft fairs. Happy crafting from Canada Ontario 🇨🇦😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

Are craft fairs a thing there? They are here! :)

[@debbiecopping7917]

@@craftingwithpaula Yes there is one that me & my girlfriend go to in November she shares a table with me. Plus there are 4 or 5 craft fairs not too far from where I live that we go to as customers,it's interesting to see what other people are selling. I crochet Christmas gnomes and I do sock snowman's, but I think I am going to try some of your paper crafts and see how that goes. 🙂 Thanks for asking have a great weekend!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@debbiecopping7917 best of luck!!

[@veronicaguedea8707]

Thank you for sharing your success. Wishing you the best of luck on your next three craft fairs. I'm looking forward to seeing what you make for these last three fairs.❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

I will show everything here! :)

[@mypaperjourney]

Hi Paula, I'm new subie to your channel. I just love all your ideas. You're very creative and inspiring. I don't do craft fairs but I like ideas for gift giving for friends and family. Tyfs, Blessings 🥰

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thanks for subbing!

[@1Bonvie]

Thanks for the update. I've found altering the height of items on display, strategically, seems to cause those items to sell better.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@1Bonvie it seems to!! I will do more next time.

[@mellyj3874]

Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@mellyj3874 you’re welcome

[@vanessamonteith5740]

Where are your craft fairs & may I ask what the fee is for sellers? I used to sell at craft fairs but the fees they charge to sell now are very high, especially when the coordinators don't provide canopies or tables & it's outdoors. Location is everything when it comes to craft fairs in my opinion. I would not change your prices for the items that did not sell because they are more than fairly priced & packaged beautifully. Good luck at your upcoming craft fairs!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@vanessamonteith5740 same thing is happening here, Vanessa! The fact that my prices are low, I can’t afford most of them. This one costs $150 and they take 25% of your sales. Still high in terms of percentage, but low compared to the rest of the fairs. That’s why I created one with my sisters and we do well. I encourage people to do the same. Get your crafty friends craft together and do your own.

[@ruthjames715]

Your goodies are great.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@ruthjames715thanks!

[@nataliebecker3518]

Thank you for sharing. Beautiful items. Looking forward to your Christmas tutorials!

[@craftingwithpaula]

thanks! I've started Christmas, so happy!!

[@jetannapayne8271]

Great job. Very thankful for your ideas!!!❤❤❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

You are so welcome!

[@gwendolyncarter6152]

Great ideas and tutorials you always have. Thanks

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChristinasSimpleBlessings]

Ty for sharing. Great ideas!

[@craftingwithpaula]

Glad you like them!

[@laurapereiramalone5257]

It’s a hard time to sell, I did a Christmas show, the little things notebook etc. didn’t sell.. big gift thing did, I think people look for the pencils , people are buying dollar tree..beautiful projects.. using plate form at different highs work wonders!

[@craftingwithpaula]

It's usually a gamble...we never really know what people want. Hope your next will be better.

[@jennifervick2777]

Hi Paula!!!! I love all your videos. I was looking for a video where you added elastic to a composition notebook but you did it with grommets??? I swear that was you?? Did you take the video down?

[@craftingwithpaula]

It was me....but I know a much better way to do that now. Just punch the hole and place the elastic inside the hole, hold the elastic in place and press the eyelet so that when it is pressed in place, it hold the elastic. Then cut the excess of the elastic. In any case, the video o mentioned is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH7JqqF7nL2ZnbM

[@craftingwithpaula]

I will soon have a new video showing this technique, which I learned from a Japanese stationary book! :) Live and learn...

[@jennifervick2777]

@@craftingwithpaula I thought so! The link is the one with the glue not the eyelets. I swear you already posted the video.

[@KimboKreations]

Love seeing your creations ❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thank you so much, Kim!

[@teresacolbert2957]

Thank you for sharing. How much did you sell the lip balm holders for?

[@craftingwithpaula]

$4 but in my next fair I will raise it to $5 because it's a high-end art fair, so adapt it to your public.

[@jacrippin1]

How much did you sell the chapstick in holder for? Very cute.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@jacrippin1 $4

[@heatherrobertson1113]

Such helpful tips. Thank you

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thanks!

[@normaedlemon92]

Paula, I just love your doggy notebooks! Where do you find the pen and paper? So cute!

[@craftingwithpaula]

I found the paper years ago... same with the pen. Here are similar ones: amzn.to/47iaKB7

[@patriciasellers4779]

I did a Christmas craft fayre last year in the uk. Prices were reasonable or so i thought, i had shopping totes at £5 which is about $6.50 and not one was sold. I took home most of my things and havent done one since. There was also cards books children's pack containing a handmade book, a small pack of coloured pencils, an erasa and pencil. One sold out of the 20 i made these were priced at £1.50 $2. Good luck with your next bazaar or fair. I gave all i had left to charity.

[@craftingwithpaula]

Maybe search for another venue/fair? It really depends on where, their marketing, etc. The one I will do next is very high end and they are quite well known, so I can charge much more then others. :)

[@hildatyburczy8221]

I gave up doing craft fairs years ago! Too many lookers not enough buyers! Sometimes I think most people go to them as an outing….. All the work of setting up and dismantling is hard work and also discouraging if it doesn’t go well….

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@hildatyburczy8221 i hear you. I do prioritize and this year I’ve decided that I’m only doing Christmas fares.

[@created2bless322]

Thank you! This was amazing! How much do you sell the lip balm sets for?

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@created2bless322 $4 in one fair and $5 in another. 😉

[@christinahicks1885]

I agree with the dollar thing. I hate it when people act like my work is worthless. if they feel , at least keep their mouth shut.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@christinahicks1885 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@RedRoadgifts]

Very nice.

[@craftingwithpaula]

thanks, Redroad!😀

[@momtodd1503]

How did your hand knitted items sell? I really want that coral long strap bag…swooning❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

Send me an email, It's still here. Funny that the large bags (I didn't show them in the past video) sold really well. The small ones not so much. The coral is available, contact me and I'll send it to you. :)

[@corinnegallant7878]

What do you charge for the lip balm holder and the little purses

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@corinnegallant7878 depending on the craft fair, I charge between $ 4 and $ 5.

[@conniethingstad1070]

On the pencil thing…mechanical pencils were the only kind my kids would use

[@craftingwithpaula]

Makes sense!! next time... thank you.

[@dianebeaudoin7831]

Beautiful crafts! What did you sell your chapstick holders for?

[@craftingwithpaula]

In this one, $4, but on the next (more high end), they will be $5. People LOVE them.

[@belle499]

subscribed ty for your inspiration

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@belle499 you’re welcome, Belle.

[@stephaniesnyder3643]

No signs. It really is not your prices that are an issue. I have noticed starting with myself and very prevalent in younger generations that they will not engage or even ask what something is or how much it costs.

[@craftingwithpaula]

Good point... thanks!

[@leticiat24465]

How much were the chapstick holders? Awesome items.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@leticiat24465 $4!

[@lynnstone6998]

❤

[@lindamplanck1063]

I think your small notebooks and pads did not sell because you can get similar things in the dollar store. The same with the pencils. They appear to be dollar store things to begin with that you decorated.

[@craftingwithpaula]

Makes sense!

[@linkedinroses9447]

I think the 2.00 single pads could be sold in groups of 3 for $6 ....

[@craftingwithpaula]

Good point !

[@terriebrockmann9497]

When I used to do 2-day fairs, I bundled things that weren't selling the first day. For example, my Barbie stoles and wraps weren't selling well. I bundled them with my dresses and sold out of both. I printed coupons that offered $0.50 cents off when you bought a dress and a stole/wrap. I let the buyer decide which ones to pair. Good luck at the other sales. I'm looking forward to how you do!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@terriebrockmann9497 great tips, Terrie!! I will certainly do that. The October one is three days.

[@patriciabell612]

What did you sell the chapstick holder for

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@patriciabell612 $4 but this year I will probably raise to $5

[@marthadueck6461]

I just subscribed

[@craftingwithpaula]

Welcome, Martha!

[@JohannaBarbour]

I sell Christmas all year long at my shows..

[@craftingwithpaula]

I bought them years ago... here are some pen options: amzn.to/3X1l397 and amzn.to/4fLdn22

[@JoyPeace-ej2uv]

Could you take photos of your table before you open so we can see "what I sold out of"?

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@JoyPeace-ej2uv next time I will have a video.